By far, the topic that comes up most in our conversations with entrepreneurs and creatives is risk. We’ve had conversations about risks that worked out and risks that did not. We’ve seen eyes light eye sharing about career-trajectory changing risks as well as folks sigh about the risks they wish they had taken. Below, we’ve selected and shared some of those thoughtful conversations.

Ken Dunek | Ex-professional football player, author, and publisher

If you believe in yourself, have a marketable product or service, and are willing to work hard. The sky is the limit. There is always danger of the unknown, but learning how to fly without a parachute is one of the most invigorating experiences you will ever have. Read more>>

Helena Piccoli | Movement Therapis and owner of Lift Vida

Risk taking has been my recipe for success, I believe. Each day, I introduce to my clients very unique forms of treatments for pain and movement dysfunction, providing them with very curious observations and bringing awareness to areas that are not at all obvious. I believe in healing through acknowledging the areas of trouble and working directly through them, until they become strong enough not respond to triggers. I also take risks in how I approach the functioning of my business, from the independency of my contractors to the choices of investments made for Lift Vida, I don’t focus on trends and I definitely choose to always bring the best and most important, I give the tools for each one of us to feel empowered and free. Read more>>

BEZI | Artist/Songwriter/Executive Producer

No risk. No reward. Its really that simple. In life.. you will HAVE to take risks if you want to be successful. The bigger the risk.. the bigger the reward. Read more>>

Sandy Kacura | Entrepreneur and Model

My life has always been about taking risks from the time I was 16, I was starting my own businesses. I always knew I wanted to work for myself so I was always willing to do whatever it took to make that dream happen. Family and friends used to think I was crazy living with such unknowns in my life. I was raised where everything was very structured. My parents always knew where the next paycheck was coming from.
I don’t regret it for a second though, even though I have so many years of struggling. The knowledge I gained from being an entrepreneur is priceless. Read more>>